Deadline: 21-Mar-22
The applications are now open for the Action Canada Fellowship.
More than 200 outstanding Canadians whose talents, experiences and perspectives represent the mosaic of their country have been Action Canada Fellows, connected through shared experiences in communities across Canada. Action Canada Alumni form a community that aims to make positive impacts on public policy across the country and around the globe. Action Canada is about today’s leaders nurturing the next generation of leadership in Canada.
Why you should apply?
- The Action Canada Fellowship is a unique opportunity to discover Canada, upgrade your understanding of public policy processes, refine your leadership skills and build a community of other dedicated leaders.
- Each year, they select Fellows from a wide variety of backgrounds—both personal and professional—who want to have a significant impact on how public policy is made in their communities and across Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
They are looking for emerging leaders who:
- Are curious;
- Have an intense desire to learn and understand Canada and its future public policy choices better;
- Have the courage to share, collect, analyse and appreciate different perspectives;
- Inspire change by identifying potential areas to influence and asking difficult questions intended to understand trade-offs;
- Are interested in self-reflection and stretching themselves as leaders;
- Are excited by the idea of collaborative leadership, working in teams and taking action;
- Are open to develop real relationships and long-lasting friendships with a diverse group of leaders;
- Want to engage in civic engagement and dialogue;
- Have a track record of leadership, work experience, achievement and impact in their respective field or community; and
- Can commit to an intensive and immersive learning experience consisting of four to five nearly week-long study tours.
Additional Information
- There are no fees associated with the participation in the Fellowship program;
- All costs associated with the Fellowship (travel, material, meals, etc.) are covered by the Fellowship program;
- The Action Canada Fellowship is open to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents;
- There is no age limit for Action Canada Fellows;
- They accept applications from all sectors, regions in Canada, in English and French;
- Bilingualism is not a selection criterion;
- Each Action Canada Fellowship cohort aims to reflect the country’s diversity in geography, cultures, political views, economic background, language and gender, and represent a mix of academic and professional experiences; and
- They are committed to reducing barriers to applying to ensure all interested individuals can apply.
Selection criteria
- Recent record of leadership, achievement and impact;
- Open-mindedness, curiosity, energy, courage to learn new things and acquire new experiences;
- Demonstrated teamwork ability and interest in working with others;
- A passion for Canada, with the potential to become a leader in Canada and the commitment to make a positive contribution to Canada; and
- A noted interest in public policy and its importance as a tool for positive change.
For more information, visit https://actioncanada.ca/